“If necessary, they can even roll out bulldozers to demolish their properties,” said the chief minister, who will seek a new mandate in the upcoming state elections | Photo: PTI
In a statement of intent on the occasion of Durgashtami, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said those who misbehave with women will be hanged to death if the BJP is voted back.
Taking a strong stance on crime against women, CM Chouhan asserted that those who misbehave with daughters and sisters “will not be spared”.
“If necessary, they can even roll out bulldozers to demolish their properties,” said the chief minister, who will seek a new mandate in the upcoming state elections.
Chouhan’s statement comes amid an uproar among the Opposition over an alleged increase in crime against women in Madhya Pradesh.
Earlier, Congress chief and former chief minister Kamal Nath lashed out at the BJP government over the alleged rape of a minor girl in Ujjain, alleging that the state had been reduced to a ‘Chaupat Pradesh’ (ruined state) . current regime.
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala also earlier slammed the BJP government in the state and said, “CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading this state towards destruction. Crimes against women are on the rise in the state.
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First print: October 23, 2023 | 7:15 am IST